The news transcended while the lights of the new San Mamés remained lit on the occasion of the women's Champions League match between PSG and Lyon. Jesús Arrizabalaga, the popular Athletic Txapela, had died. The news began to spread immediately through the rojiblancos.
Jesús, Txapela, was a well-known character among fans not only of Athletic but of football. A good part of the meetings that took place in San Mamés, especially in the mythical Cathedral, included the corresponding greeting from this enthusiastic fan with the different components of the Bilbao bench. With his unmistakable txapela (beret) full of Athletic pins from all over the world, Jesus put one knee on the fence of the Cathedral and began to cheer on the lions.
This popular character of the red and white fans, native of Usansolo, he died at 89 years of age at the Galdakao Hospital after suffering a long illness. The condolences from both Athletic and many of the players, former players, fans, fans and supporters of the Bilbao club have not stopped happening since then. Goian bego, Txapela jauna!